The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,400
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
E87
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 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft