The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,400

€ 32,000

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft