The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 22,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125d is 4.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2690
4324
2537
4278
4324 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.41 %
General
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 125d
215 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.84 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 125d
58 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
659 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
