The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 114i (12 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 24,900
€ 23,800
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 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 114i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.33 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
BMW 114i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 114i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 114i
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
567 mi
BMW 114i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 114i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 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
