The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)
€ 18,600
€ 25,600
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
104.7
166.9
168.8 in
Length
166.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.14 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
645 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
