The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 19,800
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 130 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 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (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 130 (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 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 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
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
814 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft