The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
€ 29,700

€ 23,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
743 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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