The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,700
€ 21,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.62 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
