The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,100
 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 1.6 16V 110 E85
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
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 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
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 1.6 16V 110 E85
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3823 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
43 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
285.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft