The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 17,500
€ 28,400
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
104.7
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.47 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
