The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 160 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.1 in
Length
168.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.99 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft