The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 25,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.68 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
16
Generation
F20
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
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.46 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
567 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
