The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 21,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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
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 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.23 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
551 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
