The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118d (17 - 19)
€ 20,100

€ 30,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 7.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.14 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 118d
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
788 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
788 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
780 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