The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 38,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 218d Cabrio
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.6
69.8
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
99.1
162.6
105.9
174.5
162.6 in
Length
174.5 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 218d Cabrio
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.35 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 218d Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 218d Cabrio
99 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
788 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
788 mi
BMW 218d 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
