Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.1 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| BMW 2 series 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 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: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| 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 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 BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 16 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`900 | 2`025 | |
| 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 | 19 400 | |
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