The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 30,100
€ 24,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.17 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
