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 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.49 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 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
