The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 20,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
104
169.1
168.4 in
Length
169.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.8 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
