The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 18,400
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 130 is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.54 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
730 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
