The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 21,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1421
1748
1934
1486
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2660
4239
2537
4278
4239 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.82 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
704 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
