The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,000
€ 26,300
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
170.4
100
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.02 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
788 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 118d
788 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
