The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 34,900
€ 32,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 4.7 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1421
1748
1934
1502
1821
2021
1748 mm
Width
1821 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1502 mm
2660
4239
2540
4286
4239 mm
Length
4286 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1489 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.4 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.44 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
576 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
