The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 22,200
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 3.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
1486
1808
2021
1421
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2660
4239
4278 mm
Length
4239 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.23 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
185 NM
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
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
11 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
645 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
446 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
