The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 28,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104
169.1
100
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 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 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
621 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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
