The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,700
 BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
71.9 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 BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
168.8 in
Length
171.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.12 %
BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
598 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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