The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 28,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
1486
1808
2021
1421
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2660
4239
4278 mm
Length
4239 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.35 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
8.24 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
579 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
