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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.64 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F21
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
