The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 19,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 BMW 118d is 11 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 2.0
1421
1748
1934
1498
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2660
4239
2515
4129
4239 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 2.0
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.62 %
General
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 2.0
E81
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.82 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
704 mi
Range
393 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
