The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 23,800
€ 26,400
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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
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
BMW 120d
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
