The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.8 in
Length
170.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 116d ED
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 ED
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 ED

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
36 mpg
city
60 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
963 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