The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 35,900
€ 21,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
58
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
104.7
171.7
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
12.97 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
20.09 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
566 mi
560 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
115.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
