The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,800
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 ED is 2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
170.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

BMW 116d ED
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 ED
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 ED
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 ED
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
60 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
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