The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 21,900

€ 24,100

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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