The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 30,100
€ 23,500
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
56.3 in
100
168.7
104.7
166.4
168.7 in
Length
166.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.39 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
16
Generation
E87
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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
