The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 33,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible 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 Convertible 1.4 TSI 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
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF (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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF (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
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.38 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Convertible 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 Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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