The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 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 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 2.0 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
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
871 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
