The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 22,600
€ 28,800
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
104.7
166.9
168.8 in
Length
166.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.16 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
16
Generation
E87
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 BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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
