The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 20,600
€ 25,200
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
BMW 120i
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 120i
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 120i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
414 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
