The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 30,900
 BMW 116d (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 20,100
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 1.4 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168.4 in
Length
170 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.29 %
BMW 116d (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 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