The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 23,000
€ 38,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.1 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.42 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 125i
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
814 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
