BMW 6 series 2011 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 303 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 425 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 840 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 62 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`465 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 11 200 | |
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