The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.64 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft