The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)
€ 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 2.0 TDI is 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
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
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
