The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 30,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
1486
1808
2021
1421
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2660
4239
4278 mm
Length
4239 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.65 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
16
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol 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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 120d
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
551 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
397 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
