The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 29,800
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1984
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2690
4324
4278 mm
Length
4324 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.28 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.87 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
7.87 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
645 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 BMT
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
446 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
