The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,000
€ 20,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 cm shorter, 7.4 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1430
1751
1933
1488
1825
2021
1751 mm
Width
1825 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1430 mm
Height
1488 mm
2660
4227
2524
4288
4227 mm
Length
4288 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.61 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
180 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
10.28 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
426 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
