The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d (15 - 17)
€ 28,900
€ 26,800
€ 28,900
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
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
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 116d
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
808 mi
BMW 116d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 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
915 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
