The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 114d (12 - 15)
€ 19,500
€ 26,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 114d
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 114d
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.69 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 114d
16
Generation
F21
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
BMW 114d
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 114d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114d
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
32.6 lb/hp
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 114d
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
751 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 114d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
