The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 25,400

€ 18,700

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 19.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 8.5 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW New Beetle 1.6
1413
1765
1984
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1413 mm
Height
1498 mm
2690
4324
2515
4129
4324 mm
Length
4129 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW New Beetle 1.6
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
113 kg
8.13 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW New Beetle 1.6
F21
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
260 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
12.19 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
74 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
64 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L