The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 29,600
€ 26,800
€ 29,600
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 BMT is 1.7 cm shorter and 1.5 cm taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1918 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.01 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
158 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.54 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
518 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
125 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 BMT
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
454 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
