The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

€ 26,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TCe 180
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
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 TCe 180
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.12 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft