The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08)
€ 28,000

€ 33,900

€ 28,000
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio DPF.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1473
1808
2021
1411
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
2540
4278
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.05 %

General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
120 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
10.91 kg/bhp
9.06 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
610 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
610 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data