The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 18,400

€ 31,600

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is 0.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1471
1808
2037
1502
1821
2021
1808 mm
Width
1821 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1502 mm
2641
4295
2540
4286
4295 mm
Length
4286 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1762 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
214 kg
14.23 %

General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
151 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
151 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
11.94 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
541 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
472 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L