The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2 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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.05 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
207 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
141 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
144 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft