The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
 BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168.4 in
Length
170 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118d
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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