The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 35,900
€ 26,100
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1411
1748
1934
1473
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
2660
4360
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.08 %
General
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
175 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
350 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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9.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
9.11 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
50 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
566 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
566 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
