The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,900

€ 21,900

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d is 4.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1434
1799
2081
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1434 mm
Height
1486 mm
2670
4319
2537
4278
4319 mm
Length
4278 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.31 %

General
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 116d
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
270 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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12.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
12.72 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116d
74 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
63 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L