The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,000
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) Renault Mégane TCe 130
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.1 in
Length
168.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft