The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,700

€ 30,100

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104
169.1
100
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft