The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 125i is 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.36 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft