The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 19,500
€ 24,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
1486
1808
2021
1430
1751
1933
1808 mm
Width
1751 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1486 mm
Height
1430 mm
2537
4278
2660
4227
4278 mm
Length
4227 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.35 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 118d DPF
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
280 NM
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
