The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 34,900
 BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 22,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.56 %
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d
9C
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
576 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 123d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft