The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 32,000
€ 23,500
€ 32,000
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 5.9 cm longer, 7 cm wider and 7.2 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
1502
1821
2021
1430
1751
1933
1821 mm
Width
1751 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1502 mm
Height
1430 mm
2540
4286
2660
4227
4286 mm
Length
4227 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.98 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 118d
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
280 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 118d
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
381 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
