The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 30,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.65 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
16
Generation
F21
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 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
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
751 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
