The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 27,300
€ 20,800
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116i
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 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 1.6
BMW 116i
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.84 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116i
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
432 mi
Range
557 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
884 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
