The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 28,600

€ 25,600

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.92 %

General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F21
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 manual 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.73 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
734 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft