The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 24,100
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
68.9 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
166.4 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.52 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118d DPF
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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