The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 22,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.7
166.9
168.4 in
Length
166.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
