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 1.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
877 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
