The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 24,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.47 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data