The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 31,000
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
68.8
76.1
58.7
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
171.7
100
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.83 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.5 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
20.09 lb/hp
31.5 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
566 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
115.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
692 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
