The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 33,900
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,900
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 Convertible DPF is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.12 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
19.97 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
621 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data