The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 29,600
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 TSI BMT is 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
970 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