The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 21,900
€ 23,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
56.3 in
99.9
168.4
104.7
166.4
168.4 in
Length
166.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.96 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
