The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,000
€ 21,900
€ 22,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.6
99.9
168.4
171.6 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
RFB
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 ENERGY dCi 110
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
26.13 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
64 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
551 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
789 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 ENERGY dCi 110
76.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
