The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 25,400
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.62 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.7 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft