The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,700
€ 29,100
€ 26,700
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 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
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 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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
