The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 33,900
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08) BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
€ 35,100
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

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

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1528 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
3.6 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
175 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
350 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
9.06 kg/bhp
7.04 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
621 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
372 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data