The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 20,600

€ 26,800

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d ED
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
170.4
162.6 in
Length
170.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d ED
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d ED
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d ED
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
18 mpg
city
60 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
364 mi
Range
950 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
70 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft