The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 32,000
€ 25,600
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 5.1 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1421
1765
1984
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2690
4329
2537
4278
4329 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.22 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118d
148 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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10.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.1 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 118d
66 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
