The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1421
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1821 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
2660
4239
4286 mm
Length
4239 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
103 kg
6.94 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
110 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
398 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L