The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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