The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)
€ 28,500

€ 28,200

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
170
168.4 in
Length
170 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.14 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
21.8 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
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
450 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft