The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 25,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 TCe 130
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 TCe 130
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.06 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
665 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
