The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 22,100
€ 26,100
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 3.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1421
1748
1934
1486
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2660
4239
2537
4278
4239 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
141 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
190 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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9.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
9.68 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118i
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
499 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
