The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 35,900
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1411
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.64 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
175 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
350 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.27 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
9.11 kg/bhp
7.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
566 mi
438 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
115.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data