The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,800
€ 27,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 165 is 0.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 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 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.74 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
600 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
108 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
454 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
