The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 17,500
€ 30,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
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 118i
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.56 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
557 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
