The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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