Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs BMW Z4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 52 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 Z4) 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 | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.30 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 240 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Beetle has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The BMW Z4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 8400 | |
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