The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 22,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120i is 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.4
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
