The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 39,100
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.75 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data