The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 30,600
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.66 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
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
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
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
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
829 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
