The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Cabrio (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 37,100
€ 24,400
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 125i Cabrio is 8.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1411
1748
1934
1473
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
2660
4360
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1462 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
7.76 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 kg/bhp
BMW 125i Cabrio
7.37 kg/bhp
14.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
35 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
406 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
