The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 30,100
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 BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 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 Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 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
948 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft