The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.08 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft