The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 23,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.51 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
