The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 31,900
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.13 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft