The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (11 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 25,200
BMW 116i (11 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 116i is 1.4 inches longer, 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
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.2 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 116i (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
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 with tur­bo­charger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.54 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 116i
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 116i
577 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 116i
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft