The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 20,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.32 %
General
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
E81
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
364 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
