The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
168.8 in
Length
169.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4228 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.86 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft