The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118i is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 118i (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
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 with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.04 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft