The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,100
€ 28,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
E81
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
