The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d (19 - ..)
€ 18,600
€ 32,400
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
99.4
168.8
105.1
170
168.8 in
Length
170 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.92 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 118d
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
645 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
636 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
