The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 17,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.58 %
General
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.4
E87
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.04 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
