The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 32,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.7
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
551 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
875 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
