2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 BMW Convertible 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 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (114 HP @ 2400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 619 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Convertible | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
