The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,000
 BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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 Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)
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 DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)
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 Cabrio
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.08 %
BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
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 Cabrio
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 Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
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 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
634 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
836 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data