Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs BMW Z4 2003

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Volkswagen Beetle
2003 - 2005
BMW Z4
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Volkswagen Beetle is available with front wheel drive, while BMW Z4 can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Beetle is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 75 - 150 HP150 - 231 HP
Torque: 126 - 240 NM200 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 - 15.6 seconds5.9 - 8.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 9.27.5 - 9.5
Volkswagen Beetle petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW Z4.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.08 m4.09 m
Width: 1.72 m1.78 m
Height: 1.50 m1.30 m
Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher.
Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 20 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 270 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data260 litres
BMW Z4 has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Beetle has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters9.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`761~ 1`567
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 34008400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW Z4 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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