The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 25,400
€ 37,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.9 TDI is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.6
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
99.1
162.6
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.04 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
9C
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
397 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
