The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 23,300
€ 26,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 7.7 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1488
1825
2021
1421
1748
1934
1825 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1488 mm
Height
1421 mm
2524
4288
2660
4239
4288 mm
Length
4239 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.43 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-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
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 kg/bhp
9.75 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118i
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
759 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
