The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 22,600

€ 30,900

€ 22,600
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 BMT is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
99.4
168.8
105.1
170
168.8 in
Length
170 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.16 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
610 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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