The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 24,100
€ 37,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
58
71.2
79.6
55.6
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.4
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.97 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
587 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
