The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
166.9 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.28 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft