The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 27,500
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 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1421
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
2660
4239
4278 mm
Length
4239 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.1 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 123d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TSI
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L