The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 29,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 39,600
 BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 29,400
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 Convertible 2.0 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (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 TSI (13 - 13)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (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 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.92 %
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
537 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
537 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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