The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 37,000
€ 23,300
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 New Beetle Convertible 1.6 is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Cabrio
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 1.6
BMW 120d Cabrio
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.52 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Cabrio
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 1.6
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
444 mi
Range
576 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
576 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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 New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
