The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 23,400
€ 21,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
730 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
