The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 29,600
€ 26,400
€ 29,600
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 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1486
1808
2021
1430
1751
1933
1808 mm
Width
1751 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1486 mm
Height
1430 mm
2537
4278
2660
4227
4278 mm
Length
4227 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.35 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.54 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
518 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
125 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 TSI BMT
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
