The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,500
€ 32,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.9 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
166.4
100
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.3 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
