The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 30,900

€ 27,000

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.9
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
105.1
170
100
168.7
170 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %

General
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft