The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 30,600

€ 18,400

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 4.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1984
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2690
4324
2537
4278
4324 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.65 %

General
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.87 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L