The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 31,900
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 38,700
 BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 31,900
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 TSI BMT 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 BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
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 BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.29 %
BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
526 mi
598 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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