The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,100
€ 19,500
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1421
1748
1934
1486
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2660
4239
2537
4278
4239 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
188 kg
12.66 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 123d
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
