The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 19,400
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.1 in
Length
168.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.93 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
140 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
24.97 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
731 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft