The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 35,100
€ 24,300
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
170.2
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.13 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F20
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.77 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
