The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,800
€ 23,300
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 165 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
171.6
99.4
168.8
171.6 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
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 165
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
487 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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 165
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 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
