The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118d Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 34,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 is 23.1 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 9.1 cm taller than the BMW 118d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
BMW 118d Cabrio
1502
1721
1897
1411
1748
1934
1721 mm
Width
1748 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1502 mm
Height
1411 mm
2516
4129
2660
4360
4129 mm
Length
4360 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
BMW 118d Cabrio
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
224 kg
14.22 %
General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
BMW 118d Cabrio
9C
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
BMW 118d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
74 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
126 NM
300 NM
BMW 118d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
BMW 118d Cabrio
99 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d Cabrio
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18.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
18.26 kg/bhp
11.17 kg/bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
40 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
482 mi
Range
576 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
482 mi
576 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
399 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
