The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 40,800
€ 32,200
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 7.2 cm longer, 7.7 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1411
1748
1934
1473
1825
2021
1748 mm
Width
1825 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
2660
4360
2538
4288
4360 mm
Length
4288 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
5.51 %
General
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
556 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
556 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
394 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
