The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,200
 Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 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 dCi 130 FAP (08 - 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 dCi 130 FAP
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4032 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.82 %
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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 BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft