The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,100
€ 20,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
59
67.8
74.7
68.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.3 in
Height
59 in
104.7
166.4
99
162.6
166.4 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.26 %
General
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
E87
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
