The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft