The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.1 in
Length
168.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.86 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft