The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 110 EDC (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 32,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 110 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104
169.1
100
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.32 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
27.86 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110
888 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
