The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 31,600
€ 32,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
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
100
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 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
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
687 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
