The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 32,800
€ 20,600
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 BMW 125d is 7.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
BMW 125d
VW New Beetle 2.0
55.9
69.5
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
105.9
170.2
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
VW New Beetle 2.0
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.87 %
General
BMW 125d
VW New Beetle 2.0
F21
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
BMW 125d
VW New Beetle 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
364 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
