The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 34,800
 BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 26,200
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 Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d Cabrio
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.55 %
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d Cabrio
9C
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d Cabrio

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
576 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
576 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data