The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 21,200
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 21,200
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 130 FAP is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
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 130 FAP (08 - 12)
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 130 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 130 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 130 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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
128 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
24.02 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
957 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