The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 20,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4136 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.96 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
184 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
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
28.3 lb/hp
18.96 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
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
64 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
789 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
76.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
