Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 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 | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 980 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 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: | 270 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Beetle has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series 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 | 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`740 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 6200 | |
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