The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,400
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1434
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
1799
2081
1821 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1502 mm
Height
1434 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
2670
4319
4286 mm
Length
4319 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2065 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.26 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
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
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
8.5 kg/bhp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 120d
43 mpg
city
55 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L