The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP EDC (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,800

€ 23,300

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
104
169.1
99.4
168.8
169.1 in
Length
168.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3922 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
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 FAP
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 FAP
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 FAP
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
26.33 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
848 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 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