Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 16 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 2 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... 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 | 1.41 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 | |
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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`870 | 1`980 | |
| 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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