BMW 1 series 2007 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 1 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: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 905 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The Volkswagen Beetle may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 245 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 235 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 11 200 | |
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