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BMW Z4 E85 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

2002–2008 vs 1998–2010 · Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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BMW Z4 E852002–2008 · 11 engines · Base, Sportpaket, Premium Package, Open Air PaketSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Z4 E852002–2008no listings
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,091 mmLength4,081 mm
Width1,781 mmWidth1,724 mm
Height1,290 mm–1,299 mmHeight1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase2,495 mmWheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume260 lTrunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight1,250 kg–1,425 kgCurb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years2002–2008Production years1998–2010
Body typeConvertibleBody typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines11Number of engines12
Power110–252 kW (150–343 hp)Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–3.2Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.0iLowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h5 s · M 3.2Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed250 km/hTop speed207 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim24 · BaseItems in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim29 · SportpaketItems in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
2 Seats✓2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety7 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 E85 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: BMW Z4 E85 4,091 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,495 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 260 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 E85 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal BMW Z4 E85 uses 8.2 l/100 km (2.0i); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 E85 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest BMW Z4 E85 makes 252 kW (343 hp) (M 3.2); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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