The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 25,100

€ 25,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
105.9
170.2
168.8 in
Length
170.2 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.93 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
16
Generation
F20
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 BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
22.46 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
567 mi
BMW 116i
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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 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