The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 31,800
€ 20,100
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.92 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
F21
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
