The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 16,000
€ 21,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104
169.1
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
833 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
