Volkswagen Beetle vs BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$43,800 |
Average price$14,506 | Average price$22,144 |
Listings1536 | Listings9459 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height56.8 in |
Length168.8 in | Length185.9 in |
Width71.9 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $43,800 |
Average price | $14,506 | $22,144 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 829 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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