The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 28,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.14 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
