Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 126 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 260 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 780 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 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 50 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`840 kg | 2`195 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`351 kg | 1`755 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 489 kg | 440 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 9400 | |
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