The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 26,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
1486
1808
2021
1421
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2660
4239
4278 mm
Length
4239 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.14 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
16
Generation
E81
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118i
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
450 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
