The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 35,600
€ 25,400
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.1 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
210 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
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9.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
BMW 120i Cabrio
9.14 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
470 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
