The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 28,500
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.9 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
54 mpg
city
28 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
635 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
463 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
