The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 19,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.02 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
F20
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
