The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
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 118i
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.44 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
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