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 1.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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 DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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
BMW 123d
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.09 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 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