The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 38,400
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,400
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 1.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F40
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
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft