The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 35,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 19.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i
1498
1721
1897
1421
1765
1984
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1498 mm
Height
1421 mm
2515
4129
2690
4324
4129 mm
Length
4324 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.14 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i
9C
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.7 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
6.7 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 125i
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
633 mi
Range
505 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
121.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
