The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 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 9.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.6
68.8
76.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
171.7
99.1
162.6
171.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.09 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
470 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 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 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
