The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)
€ 29,600
€ 24,100
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
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
99.9
168.4
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 118i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.62 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
970 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
