The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 34,200
€ 28,900
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 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
