The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 23,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 dCi 160 FAP
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 dCi 160 FAP
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 dCi 160 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
632 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
