The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 33,900
€ 23,300
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 Cabrio DPF is 23.1 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 9.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6.
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
1411
1748
1934
1502
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1411 mm
Height
1502 mm
2660
4360
2516
4129
4360 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.25 %
General
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
175 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
350 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
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9.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
9.06 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
621 mi
444 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
