The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 36,600
BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 33,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 7.3 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1411
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1748 mm
Width
1821 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4360 mm
Length
4286 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.41 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
175 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio
9.09 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
576 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
326 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data