The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 29,600
€ 25,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 130
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
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
99.9
168.4
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 130
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.87 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
