The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,300
€ 20,100
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 110 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
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
104
169.1
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.07 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
979 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
