The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.96 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft