The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 27,100
€ 26,800
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 dCi 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 dCi 160
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
