The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 35,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1984
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2690
4324
4278 mm
Length
4324 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.81 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.7 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
6.7 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 125i
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
