The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 32,600
€ 30,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
170.2
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.39 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
