The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,200
€ 26,300
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
170.4
100
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
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 4400 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
110 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.7 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
877 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
