The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 16,000
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.98 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft