The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 29,700
€ 27,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 dCi 165.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 165
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.07 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
743 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
