The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,300
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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.
€ 27,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125i is 1.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 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
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft