The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08)

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 33,900
 BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08) BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
€ 26,000
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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio DPF.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1411
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08)
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08)
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1468 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.38 %
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
9.29 kg/bhp
9.06 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
534 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
382 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data