The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,400
€ 29,700
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.1
171.6
100
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.88 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
730 mi
Range
743 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
