The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 21,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
