The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,400
€ 22,200
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 BMW 120d is 3.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.3
68.9
76.1
59
67.8
74.7
68.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.3 in
Height
59 in
104.7
166.4
99
162.6
166.4 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.4 %
General
BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
E87
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
380 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
