BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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): | 1`995 | 1`890 | |
| 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 (€): | 26 000 | 11 200 | |
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