The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 17,600
€ 24,300
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 BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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 116i
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
