The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 29,300
€ 27,500
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 BMW 116d is 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.4
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.97 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 116d
64 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
873 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 116d
873 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 116d
76.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
