The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 32,000
€ 27,300
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.65 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
503 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 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
