The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 34,200
€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
