The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 23,500
€ 23,800
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
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
