The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,600
€ 31,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.9 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
