The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 20,100
€ 26,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 11 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
1498
1721
1897
1421
1748
1934
1721 mm
Width
1748 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1498 mm
Height
1421 mm
2515
4129
2660
4239
4129 mm
Length
4239 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.65 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.75 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
9.75 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
633 mi
Range
499 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 118i
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
