The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,500

€ 27,000

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 is 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
105.9
170.4
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %

General
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft