2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | MM Roadster | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
