The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft