The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 29,700
€ 25,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 205 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 205
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 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.12 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 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 205
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
