The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.2 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft