The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 27,700
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 BMT is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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