The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 37,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218d Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.99 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218d Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
417 mi
Range
751 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
