The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,100
€ 22,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.45 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
