The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 28,200
€ 21,900
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 2.0 TDI is 4.1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1486
1808
2021
1434
1799
2081
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1486 mm
Height
1434 mm
2537
4278
2670
4319
4278 mm
Length
4319 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.15 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
138 bhp
BMW 118i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1480 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118i
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
697 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
