The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168.8 in
Length
166.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
471 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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