The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.08 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data