The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 22,300
€ 21,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.7
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.25 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
977 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
