The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,200
€ 20,600
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
170
99.4
168.8
170 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.28 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
522 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
