The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,500
€ 23,800
€ 25,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.73 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
712 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
84.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
