The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 17,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.6 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.85 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
