The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 28,800
BMW 118d (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118d (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft