The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116d (11 - 15)
€ 22,100

€ 27,300

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.09 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 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
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 116d
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
751 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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