The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 24,200

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
1502
1821
2021
1421
1748
1934
1821 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2660
4239
4286 mm
Length
4239 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 116d
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
657 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
398 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L