The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.65 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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