The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 29,300
€ 18,400
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d is 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.4
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.97 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116d
64 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
873 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 116d
873 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 116d
76.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
