BMW M4 vs Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Comparison

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Things we like	--	Comfortable and smooth ride Easy to use technology features More rear space than rivals Read More
Things we don't like	--	Unimpressive fuel economy Not Athletic enough Outdated tech attributes Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	11.65:1
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission

Gear Box	7-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Dual Clutch	Automatic
Drive Type	RWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	2979 cc	1983 cc
Power	425 hp	174 hp
Torque	550 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60 L	55 L
Seating Capacity	4 seats	4 seats
Length	4686 mm	4277 mm
Width	1869 mm	1808 mm
Ground Clearance	119 mm	142 mm
Height	1382 mm	1473 mm
Wheel Base	2812 mm	2540 mm
Front Tread	1580 mm	1577 mm
Rear Tread	1603 mm	1554 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1671 kg	1463 kg
Front Headroom	1011 mm	998 mm
Front Legroom	1072 mm	1049 mm
Rear Headroom	917 mm	955 mm
Rear Legroom	856 mm	797 mm
Cargo Volume	--	201 L
Gross Weight	--	1860 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Suspension	--	MacPherson Strut

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	255/40 R18	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.3 m

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	No
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Engine	3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve 3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	--
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	--
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	--	Yes
On Board Computer	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	Yes	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	--	Yes
Front Brake Type	--	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	--	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure Warning	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert
Headlamp Type	LED LED	--

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