The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 30,100
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 30,100
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 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 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.4 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 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
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft