The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
1411
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1502
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1411 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
2516
4129
4360 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1456 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1837 kg
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
159 kg
9.85 %
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
9.84 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
48 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data