The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 23,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.4
99.9
168.4
166.4 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.91 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
