The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 34,500
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.17 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.42 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118d
56 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 118d
621 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 118d
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft