BMW Z4 2013 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 51 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 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: | 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 Z4) 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: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine 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: | 4.24 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 225 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 11 200 | |
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