The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,900
€ 19,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.71 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.73 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
33 mpg
78 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
769 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
769 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
