The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 17,600
€ 26,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d ED is 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.6
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
55.6 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 ED
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.68 %
General
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 ED
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
950 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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 ED
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
