The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 116d (11 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 27,300

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 116d
1486
1808
2021
1421
1765
1984
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2690
4324
4278 mm
Length
4324 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 116d
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg

Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.41 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 116d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 116d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 116d
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
444 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
751 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L