The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
 Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 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 BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
168.4 in
Length
169.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3931 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.8 %
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
145 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft