The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 33,600
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
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 slightly. The BMW 125i is 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.95 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft