The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 35,600
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 24,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 120i Cabrio is 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
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 Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.29 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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