The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Cabrio (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)
€ 37,100
€ 26,700
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 23.1 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 9.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1411
1748
1934
1502
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1411 mm
Height
1502 mm
2660
4360
2516
4129
4360 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.78 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
270 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
270 NM
172 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
148 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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7.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
BMW 125i Cabrio
7.37 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
406 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
400 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
