The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 22,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.33 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
