The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,800
€ 31,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 160 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
