The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 36,700
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,000
 BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
168.7 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.76 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
684 mi
576 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data