The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 19,100
 Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 90 FAP
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 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 90 FAP (08 - 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 90 FAP
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3885 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.17 %
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
848 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft