The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,400
 BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 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