The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
 BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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