BMW Z3 2000 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z3 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 Z3) 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: | 4.05 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 23 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 225 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. BMW Z3 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 11 200 | |
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