The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 31,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
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
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
551 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
