The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 19,100
€ 27,500
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 is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.34 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
285.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
