The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 26,800
€ 21,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 165 is just 0.7 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1471
1808
2037
1488
1825
2021
1808 mm
Width
1825 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1488 mm
2641
4295
2524
4288
4295 mm
Length
4288 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.85 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
58 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
814 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
454 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
