BMW Z4 2006 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW Z4) 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: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 880 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger, but lower. BMW Z4 is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 201 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 39 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 3200 | |
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