The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 19,700

€ 26,100

€ 19,700
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 2.0 is 19.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 8.5 cm taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1498
1721
1897
1413
1765
1984
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1498 mm
Height
1413 mm
2515
4129
2690
4324
4129 mm
Length
4324 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.3 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
9C
Generation
F20
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 2.0
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.35 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.69 kg/bhp
12.35 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
74 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
24 mpg
city
64 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
393 mi
Range
850 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L