Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs BMW Z3 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
|
BMW Z3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW Z3, but torque is 130 NM more than BMW Z3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 4.1 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 615 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 540 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.29 m | |
|
Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 23 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 165 litres | |
|
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`870 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 6800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Beetle has
|
BMW Z3 has
| |