The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,000
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 130
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3845 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.93 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
574 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft