The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 26,800
€ 25,600
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 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.22 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 TSI
140.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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
