The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 37,500
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 123d Cabrio is 9.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
171.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.86 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
587 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
111 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data