The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 25,100
€ 23,600
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 TCe 160 GPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2930 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.48 %
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
6-speed manual 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
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
192 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
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
18.54 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
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
759 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
531 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 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
