The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,400
€ 20,600
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 is 7.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 2.0
55.9
69.5
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
105.9
170.2
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 2.0
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.68 %
General
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 2.0
F21
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.46 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 116d
53 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
734 mi
Range
364 mi
BMW 116d
734 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 116d
90.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
