The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 22,100
€ 35,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 New Beetle Convertible 1.4 is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.6
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
99.1
162.6
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.3 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
9C
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
74 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
99 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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40.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
40.24 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
33 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
566 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
482 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.2 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
134.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
