The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 32,800
€ 27,000
€ 32,800
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 1.7 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
69.5
78.1
59.1
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
105.9
170.4
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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F20
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
6-speed manual 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
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.34 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
600 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).
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).
108 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
