The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 31,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.1 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
4329
4278 mm
Length
4329 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.49 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
6.63 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 125i
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
727 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
