The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 35,900
 BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
€ 26,300
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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio DPF.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1411
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (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 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.27 %
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.22 kg/bhp
9.11 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
697 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
391 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data