The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
68.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.4 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.41 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft