BMW Z4 E86 Coupe or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

2006–2008 vs 1998–2010 · Coupe vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Z4 E86 Coupe 4,091 mm, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Z4 E86 Coupe 285 l, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 209 l.
Lowest consumption: Z4 E86 Coupe 8.5 l/100 km, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Z4 E86 Coupe 195–252 kW, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Z4 E86 Coupe 26 items (Base), Beetle New Beetle (9C) 20 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Z4 E86 Coupe2006–2008 · 3 engines · Base, Sportpaket, Premium PackageSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Z4 E86 Coupe2006–2008no listings	Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,091 mm	Length4,081 mm
Width	Width1,781 mm	Width1,724 mm
Height	Height1,260 mm–1,268 mm	Height1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,495 mm	Wheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume285 l	Trunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,325 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2008	Production years1998–2010
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines12
Power	Power195–252 kW (265–343 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–3.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 3.0si	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · M 3.2	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed207 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Base	Items in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety6 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 E86 Coupe or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: BMW Z4 E86 Coupe 4,091 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,495 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 285 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 E86 Coupe or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal BMW Z4 E86 Coupe uses 8.5 l/100 km (3.0si); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 E86 Coupe or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest BMW Z4 E86 Coupe 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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