The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,900
 BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.8 in
Length
170.2 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 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