The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 110 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 17,600
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane dCi 110 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104
169.1
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3962 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.23 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BZ
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 dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
26.33 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110
848 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 dCi 110
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
