The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 16,000
€ 17,600
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 1.7 cm longer and 1.5 cm lower.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1471
1808
2037
1486
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1486 mm
2641
4295
2537
4278
4295 mm
Length
4278 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1722 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.47 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
99 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
148 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
12.93 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
548 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
442 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
