The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 22,800
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1411
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
48 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data