The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,200
€ 27,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 160 GPF is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 160 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
521 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
727 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
