The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 18,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118i is 4.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
59
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
104.7
166.9
99
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.71 %
General
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.6
E81
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
