The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 26,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.4
99.9
168.4
166.4 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.67 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
E87
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
