The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,100
€ 27,000
€ 24,100
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 BMW 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.89 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 118i
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
