The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 24,700
€ 25,200
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.72 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
759 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
521 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
