The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 20,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.7 cm shorter and 1.5 cm taller.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
1486
1808
2021
1471
1808
2037
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1486 mm
Height
1471 mm
2537
4278
2641
4295
4278 mm
Length
4295 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1781 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
11.05 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
16
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1397 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
128 bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
190 NM
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
444 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
592 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
