The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 21,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 160 is 1.7 cm longer and 1.5 cm lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.71 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
380 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
9.27 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
50 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
654 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
454 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
