The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 26,500
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (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 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.1 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.36 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data