The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 23,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 1.7 cm shorter and 1.5 cm taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1486
1808
2021
1471
1808
2037
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1486 mm
Height
1471 mm
2537
4278
2641
4295
4278 mm
Length
4295 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1353 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1829 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.52 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
138 bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
195 NM
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
111 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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
