The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 39,800
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.6 is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 1.6
BMW 218d Cabrio
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 218d Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 218d Cabrio
108 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
428 mi
Range
788 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
788 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 1.6
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
