The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.51 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 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 ED
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 ED
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft