The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 27,000

€ 22,400

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 (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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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