The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 26,700
€ 16,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 1.7 cm shorter and 1.5 cm taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1722 kg
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.67 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
99 bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
148 NM
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.85 kg/bhp
12.93 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
468 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
442 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
