2007 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 BMW 328 and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 328 | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 328 | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |