The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,900

€ 27,000

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
170
99.4
168.8
170 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F40
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft