The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,100
€ 22,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.4
99.9
168.4
166.4 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
