The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 30,900
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.01 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.6 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft