The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 17,600

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.69 %

General
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
E87
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.92 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116d
52 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 116d
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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