The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 180 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 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 180 (10 - 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 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
833 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft