The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,600
€ 27,100
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.49 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
