The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)

€ 26,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 37,500
 BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,100
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 2.0 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.23 %
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.67 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
587 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
111 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data