The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 25,500
€ 25,600
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.73 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
57 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
462 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
712 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
