The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)

€ 22,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 33,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.99 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data