BMW Z4 2003 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 92 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 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 Z4 consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
260 litres | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`740 | |
| 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 (€): | 8400 | 3600 | |
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