The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 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 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 1.9 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.38 %
General
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
E81
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
