Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 45 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 72 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 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 Z3) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.29 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 26 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 165 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW Z3, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 6800 | |
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