The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 20,100
€ 27,300
€ 20,100
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 slightly. The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 120i
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 1.9 TDI
BMW 120i
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 120i
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
393 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
