Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 52 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
| By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 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 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 41 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 59 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 6200 | |
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