The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 20,100
€ 27,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116i is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.09 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116i
557 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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
