The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 30,100

€ 21,200

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 cm longer, 7 cm wider and 7.2 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
1502
1821
2021
1430
1751
1933
1821 mm
Width
1751 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1502 mm
Height
1430 mm
2540
4286
2660
4227
4286 mm
Length
4227 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1705 kg

Weight Difference:
184 kg
12.57 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
150 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
6.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.75 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 116i
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
518 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L