The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 23,300
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.1 in
Length
168.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.51 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft