The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 32,400

€ 27,500

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1434
1799
2081
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1434 mm
Height
1486 mm
2670
4319
2537
4278
4319 mm
Length
4278 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.44 %

General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-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
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118d
148 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
350 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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9.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.97 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
59 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
636 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L