The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 32,900

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
170
168.4 in
Length
170 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.77 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
759 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft