The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 26,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
59
67.8
74.7
55.6
69.5
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
55.6 in
99
162.6
105.9
170.2
162.6 in
Length
170.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
9C
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
850 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
