The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 39,100
€ 22,100
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 125i Cabrio is 9.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
55.6
68.8
76.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
171.7
99.1
162.6
171.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.35 %
General
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
406 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
406 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
153.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
