The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 114d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 24,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 114d
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
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
100
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 114d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 114d
16
Generation
F20
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 114d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 114d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 114d
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
788 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 114d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 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