The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 23,800
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (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 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.02 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft