The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 21,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 160 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4138 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
RFB
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 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.1 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
