The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 25,600
BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 118d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.75 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.65 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft