The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 27,800
€ 19,700
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
55.9
69.5
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
105.9
170.4
99
162.6
170.4 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.93 %
General
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
F21
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
393 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
108 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
