The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 5.1 cm shorter, 5.7 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1430
1751
1933
1486
1808
2021
1751 mm
Width
1808 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1430 mm
Height
1486 mm
2660
4227
2537
4278
4227 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.79 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
50 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
545 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
814 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
