The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 23,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
