The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,600
€ 26,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP is 0.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1471
1808
2037
1502
1821
2021
1808 mm
Width
1821 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1502 mm
2641
4295
2540
4286
4295 mm
Length
4286 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1881 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.28 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
380 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
9.23 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
48 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
657 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
