The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,500
€ 23,300
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
171.6
99.4
168.8
171.6 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.82 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.73 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
712 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
