The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 38,400

€ 30,300

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1434
1799
2081
1488
1825
2021
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1434 mm
Height
1488 mm
2670
4319
2524
4288
4319 mm
Length
4288 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
139 kg
8.74 %

General
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.5 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d
63 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L