The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116d (11 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 27,300
€ 23,000
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 116d
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
814 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
751 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 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
