The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 114d (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 26,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 114d
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
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
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 114d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.09 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 114d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 114d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 114d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114d
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
32.6 lb/hp
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 114d
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
751 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 114d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 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
