The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,800
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft