The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 110 EDC (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,100

€ 23,000

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
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
104
169.1
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 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110
108 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
27.86 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110
56 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
814 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110
888 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110
86.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft