The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 23,000
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 TCe 140 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.02 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
138 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
21.62 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
45 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
814 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
562 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
