The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
 BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168.7 in
Length
166.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft