The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 32,400
BMW 118d (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 118d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft