The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (11 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 25,200
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 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
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
645 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
577 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
