The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,600
€ 23,300
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 3.6 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1984
1488
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1488 mm
2690
4324
2524
4288
4324 mm
Length
4288 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.29 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
