BMW Z4 2005 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 and Volkswagen Beetle have the same engine power, but BMW Z4 torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 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 | 270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW Z4 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. This could mean that the BMW Z4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`848 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 8200 | 3600 | |
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