The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 31,600
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 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 DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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 DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.27 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

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 manual 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
829 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