The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,600
€ 21,900
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.47 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
