The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 30,200
 BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 23,800
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 is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168.4 in
Length
170 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
522 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft