The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 28,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 BMW 120d Cabrio is 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
175 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
19.9 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
47 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
634 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data