The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 20,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.2 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 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.97 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
670 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
