The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 27,100
€ 21,700
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
1502
1821
2021
1421
1748
1934
1821 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2660
4239
4286 mm
Length
4239 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.9 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1599 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
160 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
13.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
13.52 kg/bhp
11.08 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 116i
56 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
777 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
380 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
