The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 24,700
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TCe 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 TCe 180
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.33 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
743 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
