The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 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 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (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 DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (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 dCi 160
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4228 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.01 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft