Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 1 series) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 295 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 600 | |
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