The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d (17 - 19)
€ 18,600
€ 29,300
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
105.9
170.4
168.8 in
Length
170.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
64 mpg
BMW 116d
36 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
645 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
873 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
