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 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.38 %
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
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
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
