The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
 BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 27,700
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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