The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
16
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 Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft