BMW i8
BMW i8
Coupe
$147,500
Similar Cars

BMW i8 vs Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Comparison

Overview: BMW i8 vs Beetle Convertible

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 4 seats 4 seats
Power 228 hp 174 hp
Engine Displacement - 1983 cc

Best Loan Offers

DP $29,500 Installment : $2,536 x 60 Months VIEW DECEMBER PROMOS DP $5,200 Installment : $446 x 60 Months VIEW DECEMBER PROMOS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
1 reviews
4/5
1 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Looks very futuristic

    I feel lucky enough to own such a great car with a spaceship design and robust powertrain. I never expected a sports car to handle so easily in the...

    Read More
    J
    Joshua 09 Jul, 2019 for BMW i8

From The Experts

Things we like

Exterior design

Progressive engine

Excellent in-car technology

Read More

Comfortable and smooth ride

Easy to use technology features

More rear space than rivals

Read More
Things we don't like

Substandard interior plastic quality

Low practicality

Uncomfortable ingress and ingress 

 

Read More

Unimpressive fuel economy

Not Athletic enough

Outdated tech attributes

Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders 3 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Battery Type Lithium-ion --
Secondary Engine Fuel Type Electric --
Battery Capacity 33 Ah --
Motor Type AC Synchronous Electric Motor --
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio -- 11.65:1
View All

Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Drive Type AWD FWD

Performance

Power 228 hp 174 hp
Torque 320 Nm 249 Nm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Acceleration 4.2 s --
Secondary Engine Max Power 141 hp --
Secondary Engine Max Torque 249 Nm Nm --
Top Speed 155 kmph --
Engine Displacement -- 1983 cc
View All

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity 4 seats 4 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 42 L 55 L
Length 4696 mm 4277 mm
Ground Clearance 117 mm 142 mm
Width 2217 mm 1808 mm
Height 1290 mm 1473 mm
Wheel Base 2799 mm 2540 mm
Front Tread 1643 mm 1577 mm
Rear Tread 1722 mm 1554 mm
No Of Doors 2 2
Kerb Weight 1588 kg 1463 kg
Cargo Volume -- 201 L
Gross Weight -- 1860 kg
Front Headroom -- 998 mm
Front Legroom -- 1049 mm
Rear Headroom -- 955 mm
Rear Legroom -- 797 mm
View All

Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 215/45 R20 215/60 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R20 R16

Steering

Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Turning Radius -- 5.3 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks -- Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Rear Seat Belts -- Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
Rear Camera -- Yes
View All

Security

Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes --
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Smart Access Card Entry -- No
Central Locking -- Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
View All

Engine Details

Engine 1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration -- DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes --
Heater Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents No --
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear No --
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes --
On Board Computer Yes Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle Yes --
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat No --
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Keyless Entry Yes --
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Adjustable Seats -- Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat -- Yes
Heated Seats - Front -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Accessory Power Outlet -- Yes
Rear Seat Headrest -- Yes
Cup Holders-Front -- Yes
Cup Holders-Rear -- Yes
Bottle Holder -- Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
View All

Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System Yes --
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes Yes
Touch Screen -- Yes
FM/AM/Radio -- Yes
CD Player -- Yes
Speakers Rear -- Yes
View All

Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes --
Rear Window Wiper No No
Rear Window Washer No --
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Removable Convertible Top No Yes
Roof Carrier No No
Side Stepper No No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Roof Rail No No
Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Discs Discs
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator -- Yes
View All

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Leather Seats Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco Yes --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED --
Advance Safety Feature -- Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert
View All

Compare Volkswagen Beetle Convertible With Similar Cars