The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 32,000
€ 24,200
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59.1 in
Height
56.6 in
100
168.7
105.1
171.6
168.7 in
Length
171.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.42 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
503 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
