The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
71.4
81
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
99.9
168.4
105.1
171.6
168.4 in
Length
171.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2930 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.66 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
18.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
444 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
