The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 26,100
€ 37,100
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
58
71.2
79.6
55.6
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
100
168.4
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.5 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.67 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
670 mi
Range
406 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
406 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
