The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,600
BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1411
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
10.63 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
175 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
350 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio
9.09 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
51 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
576 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
379 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data