The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 19,700
€ 34,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.6 is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
BMW 125d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.45 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 125d
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 125d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
412 mi
Range
687 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 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
