The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 32,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 0.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1353 kg
Kerb Weight
1489 kg
1829 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
9.13 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
195 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
9.8 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
490 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
503 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
476 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
