The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 24,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.6 is 11 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116d
1498
1721
1897
1421
1748
1934
1721 mm
Width
1748 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1498 mm
Height
1421 mm
2515
4129
2660
4239
4129 mm
Length
4239 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116d
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.79 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116d
9C
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116d
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 116d
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
455 mi
Range
704 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
