The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,000

€ 27,000

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.6
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
105.9
170.4
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %

General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft