The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)
€ 21,500
€ 31,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 7.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 125i
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
170.4
162.6 in
Length
170.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 125i
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.7 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 125i
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 125i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
490 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
