The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (14 - 15)
€ 30,300
€ 16,800
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
99.4
168.8
104
169.1
168.8 in
Length
169.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.1 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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
