The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 26,800
€ 23,800
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
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 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
104
169.1
168.4 in
Length
169.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.22 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
