The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)

€ 31,300
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 32,400
 BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 120i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
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 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)
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 120i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.84 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data