The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 18,700
€ 30,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120d
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 1.6
BMW 120d
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.92 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120d
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
