The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 40,800

€ 23,500

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
68.8
76.1
58
71.9
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
104.7
171.7
99.9
168.8
171.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
556 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
117.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data