The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 33,700
€ 37,500
€ 33,700
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 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
71.7
79.6
55.6
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
100
168.7
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
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.88 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 turbocharger
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
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
587 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 BMT
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
719 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
