The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 20,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1421
1748
1934
1486
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2660
4239
2537
4278
4239 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.73 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
210 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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8.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.24 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
499 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
