The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1411
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.24 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
48 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data