The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 31,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
105.9
170.2
162.6 in
Length
170.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.78 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
9C
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
100 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
734 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
734 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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
