The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 22,100
€ 27,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 120d DPF.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
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 120d DPF
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
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
