The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 35,600
€ 22,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 23.1 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 9.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
1411
1748
1934
1502
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1411 mm
Height
1502 mm
2660
4360
2516
4129
4360 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1351 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
184 kg
11.99 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
210 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
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9.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 kg/bhp
BMW 120i Cabrio
9.14 kg/bhp
18.26 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
470 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
399 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
