The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 34,200
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
BMW 123d
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.06 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 123d
9C
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 123d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
393 mi
Range
576 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
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 2.0
164.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 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
