The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 24,700
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
€ 36,600
 BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 2.0 is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 120d Cabrio
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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 2.0 (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 120d Cabrio
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.5 %
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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 2.0
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 120d Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
576 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
576 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data