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 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
56.3 in
99.9
168.4
104.7
166.4
168.4 in
Length
166.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
