The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,500
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.56 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft