The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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.
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 TSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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