The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 30,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
170
168.4 in
Length
170 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
727 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
522 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
