The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 28,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1984
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2690
4324
4278 mm
Length
4324 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.02 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.18 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 118i
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
759 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
