The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 27,000
€ 22,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 140 GPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 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 140 GPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.61 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 140 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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
727 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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).
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
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
