The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 25,400
€ 38,700
€ 25,400
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 1.9 TDI is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.6
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
99.1
162.6
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.71 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
9C
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
598 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
