The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
 Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
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 ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4098 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
43 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft