The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
37 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft