The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 30,300
€ 33,500
€ 30,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
58
71.9
79.6
55.6
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
99.9
168.8
104.7
171.7
168.8 in
Length
171.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
484 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
