The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,200
€ 20,600
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.6
71.9
79.6
68.9 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.6 in
104.7
166.4
99.4
168.8
166.4 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
