The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 31,600
€ 23,000
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.3
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
100
168.7
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 118i
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.24 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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
