The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 19,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.4
99.9
168.4
166.4 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.85 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
