The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 23,600
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20) Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,600
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20)
71.4
81
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
171.6 in
Length
168.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.17 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.12 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
60 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
749 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
749 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 BLUE dCi 115
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft