The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 30,100
€ 27,500
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 is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1984
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2690
4324
4278 mm
Length
4324 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.41 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
8.27 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
444 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
557 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).
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
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
