The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,000
 BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 BMT is 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft