The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,400
€ 23,800
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 120i Cabrio is 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
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 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.39 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
499 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
