The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
166.9 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.94 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
E81
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
380 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft