The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 23,300

€ 23,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3 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
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
104.7
166.9
168.8 in
Length
166.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
514 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 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