The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 18,400
€ 24,300
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104
169.1
100
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.58 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
