The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 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
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft