The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 27,400
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,600
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1411
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.81 %
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

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

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

 REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
13.94 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
58 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
537 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
537 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data