The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 26,800
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.7
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
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 ED
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 ED
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 ED
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
847 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
