The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 4.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.07 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
E81
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
380 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft