The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 32,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.4 is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 118i Cabrio
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.6
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
99.1
162.6
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 118i Cabrio
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.13 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 118i Cabrio
9C
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 118i Cabrio
99 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
477 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
477 mi
BMW 118i 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).
130.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
