The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 16,000
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.87 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft