The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 26,100

€ 21,900

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.5
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
105.9
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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