The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 30,900

€ 20,100

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116d is 19 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1434
1799
2081
1498
1721
1897
1799 mm
Width
1721 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1434 mm
Height
1498 mm
2670
4319
2515
4129
4319 mm
Length
4129 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.79 %

General
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
F40
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 116d
270 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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12.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
12.72 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116d
74 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
63 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L