The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 23,300
€ 40,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.2
73.8
81
71.9 in
Width
73.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.6 in
Height
56.2 in
99.4
168.8
105.1
171.8
168.8 in
Length
171.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.1 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
403 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
