The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 21,900
€ 23,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is 1.7 cm longer and 1.5 cm lower.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1471
1808
2037
1486
1808
2021
1808 mm
Width
1808 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1486 mm
2641
4295
2537
4278
4295 mm
Length
4278 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1859 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
320 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
10.9 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
71 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
37 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
932 mi
Range
551 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
464 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
