The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 29,900
€ 21,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
69.5
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
105.9
170.4
99
162.6
170.4 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.3 %
General
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
F21
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.51 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
577 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
