The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 20,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1421
1748
1934
1486
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1421 mm
Height
1486 mm
2660
4239
2537
4278
4239 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.28 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1599 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
160 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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11.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11.08 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 116i
49 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
568 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
