The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,300
€ 24,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 0.7 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1471
1808
2037
1488
1825
2021
1808 mm
Width
1825 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1488 mm
2641
4295
2524
4288
4295 mm
Length
4288 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1859 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.29 %
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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
320 NM
250 NM
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
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
10.9 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
71 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
43 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
932 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
633 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
464 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
