The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,900
 BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.71 %
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 116d
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft