The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 26,600
€ 25,100
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1486
1808
2021
1430
1751
1933
1808 mm
Width
1751 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1486 mm
Height
1430 mm
2537
4278
2660
4227
4278 mm
Length
4227 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.61 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
