The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 27,500
€ 32,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 is 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.75 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
