The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 23,800
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 130 FAP is 1.7 cm longer and 1.5 cm lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1471
1808
2037
1486
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1486 mm
2641
4295
2537
4278
4295 mm
Length
4278 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1829 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.55 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1870 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
128 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
128 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
300 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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10.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
10.9 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
