The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,800
€ 19,700
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 7.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
105.9
170.2
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.34 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.6
F21
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
