The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 26,100
€ 19,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 118i
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 1.6
BMW 118i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.66 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 118i
9C
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 118i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
412 mi
Range
499 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 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
