The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,600
€ 28,500
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d
59
67.8
74.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
56.3 in
99
162.6
104.7
166.4
162.6 in
Length
166.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.86 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
384 mi
Range
471 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 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
