Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| 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`840 | 1`920 | |
| 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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