The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 27,800
€ 27,500
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
487 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
113.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
