The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 27,100
€ 16,000
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100
168.7
104
169.1
168.7 in
Length
169.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
