The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 35,600
 BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.63 %
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
109 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
470 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data