The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.57 %
BMW 118i (11 - 15)

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-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
547 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft