The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 24,700
€ 26,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.7
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.82 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
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 BMT
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
