The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
€ 24,700
€ 32,500
€ 24,700
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 2.0 is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 218i 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 2.0
BMW 218i Cabrio
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.37 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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 2.0
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 218i Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
587 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
