BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 11 200 | |
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