The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 30,400
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 165 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 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
635 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft