Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs BMW 2 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 31 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
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 2 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. | |||
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 | 12 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 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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. BMW 2 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 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 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 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 26 000 | |
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