The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 30,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.09 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
