The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 31,200
€ 22,600
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
105.9
170.4
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.52 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
