The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 23,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
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
170.4
168.4 in
Length
170.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline 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
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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





















