The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 33,900
€ 30,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 DPF is 8.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI.
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1411
1748
1934
1473
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
2660
4360
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1487 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.18 %
General
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
175 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
350 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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9.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.18 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
9.06 kg/bhp
7.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
621 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
383 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
