The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 27,500
€ 25,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
56.3 in
99.9
168.4
104.7
166.4
168.4 in
Length
166.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.22 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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
