The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,600
€ 21,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
