The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 29,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.22 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
