The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 29,800
€ 27,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 3.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1984
1502
1821
2021
1765 mm
Width
1821 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
2690
4324
2540
4286
4324 mm
Length
4286 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.16 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
7.87 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
66 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
