The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 21,100
€ 27,000
€ 21,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.47 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
