The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 26,100

€ 20,100
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 1.9 TDI is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
9C
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
850 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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