The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,600
€ 22,200
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120i is 4.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
68.8
76.1
59
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
104.7
166.9
99
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
E81
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
380 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
