The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114i (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,900
€ 20,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 BMW 114i is 7.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
BMW 114i
VW New Beetle 2.0
55.9
69.5
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
105.9
170.2
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
General
BMW 114i
VW New Beetle 2.0
F21
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 114i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 114i
101 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 114i
133 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
BMW 114i
VW New Beetle 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
BMW 114i
29.9 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 114i
41 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
364 mi
BMW 114i
567 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
108 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 114i
108 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
