The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,400
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 20,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.89 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F20
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
670 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft