The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 21,900
€ 25,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 5.1 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
1486
1808
2021
1430
1751
1933
1808 mm
Width
1751 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1486 mm
Height
1430 mm
2537
4278
2660
4227
4278 mm
Length
4227 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
551 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
