The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 27,000
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.22 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
468 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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