The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 31,800

€ 24,300

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.93 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
384 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L