The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (17 - 19)
€ 19,500
€ 26,300
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 is 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.67 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
