The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)

€ 27,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 27,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.72 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data