The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,600
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft