The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 30,100
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 116d
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 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 116d
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 116d
9C
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 116d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.81 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
27.81 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
380 mi
Range
734 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
