The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 31,600
€ 30,200
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1502
1821
2021
1434
1799
2081
1821 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1502 mm
Height
1434 mm
2540
4286
2670
4319
4286 mm
Length
4319 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.25 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
BMW 118i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1480 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
712 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
522 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
