The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.25 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
16
Generation
E81
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
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft