The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)
€ 28,500
€ 28,800
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 5.1 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
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
4329
4278 mm
Length
4329 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.97 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 118d
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
9.63 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
71 mpg
BMW 118d
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
450 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
