The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,200
€ 22,100
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
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
104.7
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.34 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
