The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 29,700
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.71 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 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