Comparison Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005) 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) & 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 |