The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 32,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 3.8 cm shorter, 5.6 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
1502
1821
2021
1421
1765
1984
1821 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2690
4324
4286 mm
Length
4324 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.14 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.13 kg/bhp
6.63 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 125i
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
384 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
