The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 31,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,800
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

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 BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
168.7 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.98 %
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

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

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
556 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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