The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,200
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.19 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft