The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) 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 165 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104
169.1
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 165
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
