The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 23,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 8.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1438
1814
2058
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1438 mm
Height
1486 mm
2669
4359
2537
4278
4359 mm
Length
4278 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.39 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
635 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
463 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
