The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 20,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4059 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
16
Generation
RFB
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 90
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
123 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
64 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
697 mi
Range
789 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
789 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
