The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 33,500
BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 30,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.57 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data