The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 27,300
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.07 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft