The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 16,800
€ 22,600
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
104
169.1
99.4
168.8
169.1 in
Length
168.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.15 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
