The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
€ 25,400
€ 38,500
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.05 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
646 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
646 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
102.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
