The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,100
 BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.08 %
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
125 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
406 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
406 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data