The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 32,000
€ 17,500
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118d is 7.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 1.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
105.9
170.4
99
162.6
170.4 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 1.4
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.93 %
General
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 1.4
F21
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
