The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 31,600
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 TCe 130 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.9 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 130
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
130 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
541 mi
712 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
102.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
