The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,700
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft