The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 30,300

€ 37,400

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 4.1 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
1488
1825
2021
1421
1765
1984
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1488 mm
Height
1421 mm
2524
4288
2690
4329
4288 mm
Length
4329 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.59 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125d
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.69 kg/bhp
6.81 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 125d
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
503 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L