Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs BMW Z4 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 HP | 150 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 240 NM | 200 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 15.6 seconds | 5.9 - 8.3 seconds | |
| In general, BMW Z4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Beetle. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.2 | 7.5 - 9.5 | |
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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 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.30 m | |
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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 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 260 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 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: | ~ 1`761 kg | ~ 1`567 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`322 kg | ~ 1`342 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 439 kg | ~ 225 kg | |
| Volkswagen Beetle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 49 procentiem more than BMW Z4. Therefore, Volkswagen Beetle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 7800 | |
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