The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 32,500
 BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 218i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218i Cabrio
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
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 218i Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.25 %
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218i Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218i Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
587 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i 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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data