The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 18,700
€ 31,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120i
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
105.9
170.4
162.6 in
Length
170.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120i
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.31 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120i
9C
Generation
F21
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 1.6
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
567 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
