The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,300
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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