The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,500
€ 19,500
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
170
99.9
168.4
170 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.83 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
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 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.42 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 118d
56 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 118d
621 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 118d
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
