The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP EDC (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 21,800
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP EDC (10 - 11) Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 FAP is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP EDC (10 - 11)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP EDC (10 - 11)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3922 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP EDC (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
26.33 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
53 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
848 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft