The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 30,600
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 37,900
 BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘ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 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.18 %
BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
141 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
844 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data