The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TCe 180
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 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 DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 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 TCe 180
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
113 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft