The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 27,300
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 Convertible DPF is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
68.8
76.1
58
71.9
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
104.7
171.7
99.9
168.8
171.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.64 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
19.97 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
621 mi
589 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
104.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
