The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,900
 Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 21,100
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 BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
168.4 in
Length
169.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3931 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 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