The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 17,500
€ 27,300
€ 17,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 120i
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
104.7
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 120i
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.58 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 120i
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 120i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
499 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
