The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 110 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 20,600
Renault Mégane dCi 110 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane dCi 110
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 20,600
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 dCi 110 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 110 (14 - 15)
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 dCi 110 (14 - 15)
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 dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3962 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 110 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110
108 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 110

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
26.33 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110
848 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 dCi 110
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 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