The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 28,500
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 140 GPF is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.28 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
531 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
