The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 26,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.92 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 116d
52 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 116d
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
