The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
16
Generation
E81
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 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