The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,500
€ 29,100
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 DPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
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
BMW 120d DPF
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.97 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
