The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 30,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
170
168.4 in
Length
170 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
579 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
