BMW M8 vs Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Comparison

From The Experts

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Things we don't like	--	Unimpressive fuel economy Not Athletic enough Outdated tech attributes Read More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	8	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	11.65:1
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	4395 cc	1983 cc
Power	600 hp	174 hp
Torque	750 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	4 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	76 L	55 L
Length	4872 mm	4277 mm
Width	1907 mm	1808 mm
Height	1361 mm	1473 mm
Wheel Base	2827 mm	2540 mm
Front Tread	1633 mm	1577 mm
Rear Tread	1623 mm	1554 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1948 kg	1463 kg
Front Headroom	988 mm	998 mm
Front Legroom	1069 mm	1049 mm
Rear Headroom	853 mm	955 mm
Rear Legroom	749 mm	797 mm
Cargo Volume	--	201 L
Ground Clearance	--	142 mm
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	20 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	275/35 R20	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R20	R16

Steering

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

Security

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

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
Brake Assist	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

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Engine Details

Engine	4.4 L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 Valve 4.4 L Petrol Engine, 8 Cylinder 32 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
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	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 Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	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
Cup Holders-Rear	--	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
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	Yes	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Power Antenna	--	No
Integrated Antenna	--	Yes

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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
Headlamp Type	LED LED	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert

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