The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 ED is 7.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 116d ED
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
170.4 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
F21
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft