The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
 BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
BMW 118d (07 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft