The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 35,100
€ 20,100
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
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
105.9
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.77 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
