The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 38,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.1 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1488
1825
2021
1434
1799
2081
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1488 mm
Height
1434 mm
2524
4288
2670
4319
4288 mm
Length
4319 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
15.72 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 120d
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
400 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
8.5 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 120d
47 mpg
city
55 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
670 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
