The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 32,100
€ 18,700
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 BMW 123d is 11 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.6
1421
1748
1934
1498
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1421 mm
Height
1498 mm
2660
4239
2515
4129
4239 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.6
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
208 kg
14.01 %
General
BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.6
E81
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 123d
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
