The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)

€ 35,600
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 26,700
 VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)
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 2.0
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.83 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)

General

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
E88
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.9 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
27.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
34 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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