The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 32,100
€ 20,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
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
99
162.6
104.7
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d
9C
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
780 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
