The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 32,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 125d
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
105.9
170.2
162.6 in
Length
170.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 125d
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.5 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 125d
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 125d
100 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
659 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
