The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,700
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20) Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20)
71.4
81
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.59 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
22.61 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
670 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
621 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft