Comparison Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (101 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Beetle | 7 Series |
| Generation: | NEW Beetle Convertible | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 TDI (101 Hp) | 725tds (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7 l/100 km | 11.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.5 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 85 l |
| Power: | 101 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 177 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.4 sec | 11.4 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 1800 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M51D25 | |
| Engine position: | Rear, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1896 cm3 | 2497 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger / Intercooler |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 19 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4081 mm | 4984 mm |
| Width: | 1724 mm | 1862 mm |
| Height: | 1502 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2509 mm | 2930 mm |
| Front track: | 1506 mm | 1552 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1487 mm | 1568 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Torsion | Inclined Lever |
| Max weight: | 1740 kg | 2245 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1350 kg | 1710 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | R16 |