The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,600
 BMW 116i (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 2 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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
BMW 116i (15 - 17)

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-three gasoline 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
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
610 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft