The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 29,700
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.6 in
Height
56.6 in
99.4
168.8
105.1
171.6
168.8 in
Length
171.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.12 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 ENERGY TCe 205
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
