Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW Z3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW Z3, but torque is 82 NM more than BMW Z3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.3 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 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 860 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) | 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`860 | 1`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 6800 | |
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