The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,900
 BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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