The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,900
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

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

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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