The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 2.0 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.95 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft