The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,500
€ 28,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
166.9
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
E87
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i
25.08 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
