The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (15 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,100
BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 118i (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118i
598 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
111 kWh
BMW 118i
102.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft