The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,300
 BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.97 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

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
8-speed automatic 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft