The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,800

€ 35,600

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
58
71.2
79.6
55.6
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
100
168.4
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
BMW 120i Cabrio
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.21 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio
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29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
470 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
818 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data