The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 21,900

€ 37,000

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
1473
1808
2021
1411
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
2540
4278
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
1388 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
202 kg
12.7 %

General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.35 kg/bhp
9.09 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
560 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
560 mi
576 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
372 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data