The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 28,500
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 4.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1421
1765
1984
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2690
4324
2537
4278
4324 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.41 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F21
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.86 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d
64 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
734 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
450 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).
144 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
