The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 38,700
 BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 26,200
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 New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d Cabrio
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.86 %
BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d Cabrio
9C
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
598 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data