The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 22,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.9 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
