The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 29,700
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.89 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
743 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
94.6 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 205
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft