Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 303 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 425 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 11.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 5.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 840 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 62 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | 2`465 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 18 400 | |
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