BMW 6 series 2005 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 6 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 267 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 6.5 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 975 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 7.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 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 6 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: | 4.82 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 74 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 14 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 270 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 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 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`250 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`855 kg | 1`350 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 395 kg | 390 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 2600 | |
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