The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 95 (14 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 19,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 95
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 95
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3971 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.96 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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 95
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
94 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.26 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
30.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 95
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
