The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 32,000
€ 30,100
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 3.8 cm shorter, 5.6 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
1502
1821
2021
1421
1765
1984
1821 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2690
4324
4286 mm
Length
4324 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.65 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
8.27 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118i
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
503 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
381 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
