The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 30,200
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.28 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
522 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft