The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.14 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft