The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)
€ 22,200
€ 28,800
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 7.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
170.4
162.6 in
Length
170.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
380 mi
Range
808 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
