The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 30,600
€ 39,600
€ 30,600
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 TSI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
1473
1808
2021
1411
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
2540
4278
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
1487 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
7.93 %
General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
280 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
141 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
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7.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
7.18 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
455 mi
Range
537 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 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).
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 TSI
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
383 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
