The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 20,100
€ 24,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 9.8 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 6.8 cm taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
1498
1721
1897
1430
1751
1933
1721 mm
Width
1751 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1498 mm
Height
1430 mm
2515
4129
2660
4227
4129 mm
Length
4227 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.37 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
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
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 118d DPF
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
280 NM
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
555 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
