The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 36,600
BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 7.2 cm longer, 7.7 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1411
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1748 mm
Width
1825 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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4360 mm
Length
4288 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.41 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
175 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio
9.09 kg/bhp
13.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
51 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
576 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data