The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1411
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1479 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.42 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
14.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
48 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data