The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,500
€ 30,300
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 TCe 115 GPF is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
113 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
25.48 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
541 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
