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Comparison Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 320i (150 Hp)


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Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.9 TDI (105 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 320i (150 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen BMW
Model: Beetle 3 Series
Generation: NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 3 Series Touring (E46)
Engine / modification: 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) 320i (150 Hp)
Production start: 2005 year 1999 year
Production end: 2006 year 2001 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Combi
Num. of Doors: 2 5
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 6.9 l/100 km 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.7 l/100 km 6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.38
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
CO2 emissions: 145 g/km
Power: 105 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 179 km/h 214 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.0 sec 10.2 sec
Torque: 240 Nm @ 1800 rpm. 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Model Engine: M52B20
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1896 cm3 1991 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler)
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 19 11
Piston Stroke: 95.5 mm 66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 79.5 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4129 mm 4478 mm
Width: 1721 mm 1739 mm
Height: 1502 mm 1409 mm
Wheelbase: 2516 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1507 mm 1481 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1487 mm 1488 mm
Ride height(clearance): 130 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 201 l 435 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1345 l
Front suspension: Independent type McPherson Wishbone
Rear suspension: Semi-independent, spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1840 kg 1965 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1351 kg 1425 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 50 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 600 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R15 R15