The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 40,800
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,000
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.1 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
556 mi
534 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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 Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data