The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 39,600
€ 22,100
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 23.1 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 9.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
1411
1748
1934
1502
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1411 mm
Height
1502 mm
2660
4360
2516
4129
4360 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1351 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
264 kg
16.35 %
General
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Performance
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
18.26 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
48 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
537 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
399 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
