The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 33,700
€ 33,500
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
58.7
71.7
79.6
55.6
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.7
104.7
171.7
168.7 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
484 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
719 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
