The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 17,500
€ 25,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
59
67.8
74.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
56.3 in
99
162.6
104.7
166.4
162.6 in
Length
166.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.84 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
398 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
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).
147.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
