The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.8 in
Length
170.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.83 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
610 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft