The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 33,900

€ 34,800

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 7.3 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1411
1748
1934
1490
1821
2021
1748 mm
Width
1821 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1490 mm
2660
4360
2540
4286
4360 mm
Length
4286 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1547 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.4 %

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 manual 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
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.13 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
9.06 kg/bhp
7.13 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
42 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
55 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
621 mi
503 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 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
323 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data