The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 36,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 2.0 is 7.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
BMW 125i
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.64 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 125i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
393 mi
Range
567 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
108 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
