The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125d
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.4 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft