The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 35,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 26,200
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 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.7 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
566 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
115.2 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data