The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 27,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.3 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
