The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 36,300
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.11 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 125i
13.96 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft