The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 22,200
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.81 %
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
6-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
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
185 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10 kg/bhp
11 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 116i
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
743 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 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
