The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,000

€ 28,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
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
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
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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