The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 40,800
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,000
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1411
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI 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 (11 - 13)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1468 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
147 kg
9.1 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
556 mi
534 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
382 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data