The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 19,700
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 90
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 90 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 90 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft