The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 118i (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft