The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 39,900

€ 32,400

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI.
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
58
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
104.7
171.7
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

General
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
215 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.03 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
16.56 lb/hp
16.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
28 mpg
30 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
397 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
397 mi
438 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data