The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 31,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 160 GPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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 160 GPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
727 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft