The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 20,100
€ 27,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
