The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 30,600
€ 34,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
58
71.2
79.6
55.6
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
100
168.4
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.89 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
141 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
634 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
844 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
