The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 19,700
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 90
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 DSG (11 - 13)
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
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.34 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 90
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
49 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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