The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 27,000
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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 116d (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
BMW 116d (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 116d
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
808 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
904 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