The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 35,400
BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125d is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.94 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F20
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.13 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft