The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 32,400
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 29,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
171.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.53 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
499 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data