The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 34,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
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
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
551 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
